Second W. I. M. Done!
First W. I. M. Well, what do you (withering emphasis) say is the difference?
Second W. I. M. When the House of Commons brings anything in, it's a Bill, and when the House of Lords does it, it's an Act. Pay up!
First W. I. M. Not I. That's precisely what I meant, only you wouldn't give me time to say it. Why, that's the A B C of politics.
Second W. I. M. Seems to take a lot of learning, anyway.
[A pause.
Inquirer (returning to his point). But look here. What have they brought the Parish Councils Bill in for? I thought we'd all got County Councils all over the place.
First W. I. M. (slapping him warmly on the back). My dear chap, you've just hit the nail plumb on the right head. That's what I've said all along. The whole country's being simply ruined with all these blessed Councils. Every man will have to be his own Council before long, if they go on making Councils at this rate.
Second W. I. M. Well, anyhow, your beautiful Conservative Government, that you were so dashed proud of, started the business.
First W. I. M. (indignantly). I deny it.